Finding the Third Proportional to 191,136 and 303,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,136 and 303,600 is: 482,237.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,136 : 303,600 = 303,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,136/303,600 = 303,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,136x = 303,600 × 303,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,136x = 92,172,960,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,172,960,000/191,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 482,237.57
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